Labyrinths seemed to have gone hand in hand with these vivid hues, for maximum kaleidoscopic effect. Among the most eye-catching (and irresistibly soft) were Dedar’s Jamu Jungle and Déjà Vu Jamais, made all the more mesmerizing in flamingo pink. For a more subtle print on the eyes, S. Harris’s Malay diffused a full spectrum of hues in an ethereal fabric.
This fall, Maharam introduced Nova by Sander Lak, the latest in the design studio’s collaboration with the Sies Marjan fashion designer. “I wanted to develop a pattern that captures our experience of color in a space and how color flows, grows, and moves—like starting to mix a pot of paint,” says Lak.
Woodland Embarking
Arborists had a field day in textiles this year, with stylized, chic tree designs sprouting up throughout 2024. Take Sahco’s Art Deco–esque forest Sariska print, which features a meandering path of tiny geometric trees and metallic touches. Arte’s vibrant Riverbank jacquard wall covering, inspired by the glamour of mid-century Japan, took a more pastoral turn. Taking cues from Art Nouveau, the equally exuberant Sheltering Pond mural by Aux Abris drew from Shelter Island’s woodland escapes.
Dedar’s Il Giardino In Una Stanza felt nearly magical with its ultra-subtle imagery of bamboo, birds, and insects, achieved through varying piles in the jacquard velvet, while House of Hackney’s Trees Please print similarly felt straight out of a storybook. For fauna with a modern but versatile feel, Larsen debuted a stunning leaf-like printed fabric in upholstery and drapery weight. The design promises to be a chic and trusty alternative to the ubiquitous palm print.
Stamp of Approval
While many brands channeled classic prints from India, others put twists on stamped motifs, ranging from delicate florals to bold geometrics. Abstract highlights include Fermoie’s flowing repeat, Ruffle, which comes in 17 colorways, as well as Raptus & Wright’s Pablo’s Polka, available at Studio Four NYC through the UK brand’s US exclusive with Lucy Rose Design. And inspired by founder Cara George’s great aunt who lived across the pond, textile studio Otea launched this fall with chic offerings—many of which emulate block prints—informed by folk art, architectural antiquity, flora, fauna, and more.
Maison Venu, Schuyler Samperton Textiles, Peter Dunham Textiles, and Nina Campbell were among the slew of brands packing pops of color through printed petals. We love how this style deliberately embraces the imperfections of hand-made craft—lines and prints may not match precisely, and colors may not be distributed evenly, but that only adds to the appeal.
Dialing Up the Charm
A certifiable mark of a personality-driven interior? A novelty print, of course. This year’s irresistible motifs were far-flung in nature, but shared one idea: They piled on the charm! Take Nina Campbell’s recent designs for Osborne & Little, a.k.a. the Dallimore collection, which takes its name from pioneering English botanist William Dallimore. Its Tudeley fabric was especially jubilant with its potted plants detailed in myriad shades. More funky than dainty, the print feels fresh and akin to the blooms of contemporary artists like Jonas Wood.
